The philanthropic support of our donors and friends helps Long Wharf Theatre produce plays by great theatre artists, bringing the most talented playwrights, actors, designers, and artisans to make their magic on our stages. That support also makes possible a wide range of free and low cost educational and community outreach opportunities for thousands of children and adults in the Greater New Haven area.

WHY GIVE?

Our community of supporters is as essential to Long Wharf as the actors, directors, and writers whose work you see on the stage. As with most arts institutions, ticket sales cover less than half of the costs of Long Wharf's productions and education programs each season.

Your enthusiastic attention and sophisticated response to what you see on stage inspires artists to create some of their best work here at Long Wharf. Your financial support makes it possible to fund and grow this inspired work. It also supports comprehensive arts education opportunities for thousands of students in the area. These programs are contributing to greater reading comprehension, better teamwork and attendance, and increased confidence on the part of students who are empowered to learn in new ways.

Here are a few examples of the types of programs that were made possible during our last season:

• 5,623 students in 143 area schools participated in in-school mentorships and workshops by Long Wharf teaching artists, theatre visits, and backstage tours.

• 77 teachers from 43 schools took part in Long Wharf’s Professional Development programs.

• In conjunction with our production of Clybourne Park, Long Wharf convened 4 community conversations about race and real estate in 4 New Haven library branches and provided free tickets to area community organizations. Long Wharf provided 3,473 free or subsidized tickets for students and teachers in area schools.

• Senior residents from Tower One/Tower East wrote, produced and performed their original work, “September House” as part of our Elder Play Project.

There are many ways to support Long Wharf, and many ways to be involved. We invite you to join us.

To view annual financial statements, governing documents, or conflict of interest policy, please contact Long Wharf Theatre’s development office at 203-772-8237. To view a Form 990 or to get additional fiscal information concerning Long Wharf Theatre, please visit www.guidestar.com.

Your support makes all that we do at Long Wharf Theatre possible!

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